Dresser bumper

ABSTRACT

The dresser bumper prevents items from falling off the backside of a dresser, desk, vanity, or other horizontal surface with a gap between the surface and the wall. The dresser bumper occupies the space between the furniture and the wall, thus preventing things from falling between the furniture and the wall.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Not Applicable

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] No Federally sponsored research or development money was used todevelop this invention.

REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTINGCOMPACT DISK APPENDIX

[0003] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Dressers, desks, vanities, and the like all have convenient flatsurfaces to put things on. Things from lamps, jewelry, wallets, change,medication, and other nick-knacks all are easily stored on top of adresser. When reaching for one item, it is easy to bump another item andsend it off the edge of the dresser. If it rolls off the side, it iseasily retrieved and replaced on top of the dresser. However, if itrolls off the back it is usually gone. Someone has to move the dresser,or find something long to try to sweep the item from behind the dresser.In the least, it is very inconvenient to have something drop behind adresser or desk.

[0005] The Dresser Bumper is designed to prevent items from fallingbehind dressers, desks, vanities, and the like. It seals the gap betweenthe dresser and the wall, thus preventing items eliminating route foritems to fall behind the dresser. It can be designed in many colors andcontours and it can be fabricated out of any suitable material; polymers(foam, plastics, nylon, . . . ), wood, metal, or other material.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0006] This invention relates to improving the usefulness of desks,dressers, vanities, and the like, by preventing items from rolling offand getting stuck behind them.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention includes a device that fits into the gapbetween furniture and a wall and prevents items from falling off thefurniture. The preferred embodiment of this design would be an extrudedpolymer that would be designed in various colors and shapes to harmonizewith the decor of the furniture and the room.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008]FIG. 1 is a perspective incorporating the present design. The“bumper” 1 is shown in the gap 4 between the wall 3 and the desk 2.

[0009]FIG. 2 is a cross section showing the device 1 in position betweenthe wall 3 and the desk 2. The gap 4 is clearly shown in this figure.

[0010]FIG. 3 is a cross section of the device in FIG. 1 showing thefirst embodiment of the design. This is a low profile embodiment.

[0011]FIG. 4 is a cross section of the device in FIG. 1 showing thesecond embodiment of the design. The second embodiment is similar to thefirst embodiment, except this is a decorative profile embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Shown in FIG. 1 is piece of furniture 1 given here as a desk. Itwill be understood that such a piece of piece of furniture is shown asan example and may take the form of a dresser, a vanity, a chest ofdrawers, a bookcase, or the like. The desk 2 is shown against a wall 3and the gap 4. The invention 1 is shown filling the space between thedesk and the wall.

[0013] In FIGS. 3 & 4 the section marked 5 is the plug and in normal useit secures the device in the space between the wall and the desk. Thereis an overlap portion marked 6 and this lip rests on the surface of thedesks and prevents the device from falling behind the desk. This plugand/or lip may or may not have an adhesive to secure it to the desksurface or wall. The section marked 7 is the shaped part of the device,which distinguishes the first and second embodiments.

[0014] The design may be one piece or it may be assembled from multiplepieces manufactured separately. The section marked 7, and theaccompanying dimensions of section 5, may be able to expand and shrinkto accommodate gaps 4 of different sizes.

[0015] The first embodiment is a low profile design that will fill thegap and provide minimal visual impact. It will be designed to disappearinto the furniture.

[0016] The second embodiment is a decorative design that will fill thegap and provide a decorative accent to the furniture. It will bedesigned to have a visual impact. The design here is shown as atriangular form, but it will be understood that other forms will alsosatisfy this decorative need.

I claim:
 1. This device prevents things from falling between a desk,dresser, vanity, or like furniture and a wall or other vertical surface.2. The device in claim 1 occupies the space between a desk, dresser,vanity, or like furniture and a wall or other vertical surface.
 3. Thedevice in claim 1 will rest on top of the horizontal dresser surface andanchor in the gap between the dresser and the vertical surface of thewall.